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New York Governor Proposes Ban on 3D-Printed Guns

1/13/2026

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  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposed legislation to ban 3D-printed guns and gun parts.
  • The bill would outlaw possession or sale of digital blueprints for 3D-printed firearms without a license.
  • The legislation would require reporting 3D-printed guns to a state police database.
  • It would mandate that gun manufacturers design firearms that cannot be easily modified for automatic fire.
  • Hochul aims to enhance public safety in New York.